The Coaching School

Send us Fan Mail Unlock the full potential of your team with insights from our chat with Progess Coaching's experts, who shed light on the transformative power of AI in workplace coaching. Prepare to break free from conventional leadership models as we explore a holistic approach to talent development that promises to boost engagement and retention. Imagine a workplace where the end-of-year r...

Send us Fan Mail Unlock the potential of your team with insights from our latest podcast where we dissect the often overlooked art of coaching within organizations. If you've ever wondered how to engage that staggering 71% of disengaged employees, or what it means to be a 'player,' a 'fencer,' or sitting in the 'bleachers' of your corporate team, this is the epis...

Send us Fan Mail Ever found yourself grinding your teeth over a team member's flaws, blind to what they excel at? That's the cliffhanger we tackle with our guest, who shares a tale of transformation that began with an exasperated manager and an employee's untapped potential. Our conversation pivots on a singular, powerful question that reframes a common workplace conundrum: "Wh...

Send us Fan Mail Unlock the secrets to building a thriving coaching culture with our expert guest, as we explore Progress Coaching's transformative QALMS framework. You'll find out how to cultivate an environment of self-awareness, change, and motivation that goes beyond conventional coaching techniques. We dissect the tiers of learning, demonstrating that mastering skills like public sp...

Send us Fan Mail Unlock your full potential with the transformative power of self-assessment! Our latest episode is a treasure trove of insights, as we sit down with a guest expert to delve into the world of SOAR analysis. This innovative approach moves beyond the traditional SWOT by emphasizing strengths and opportunities over weaknesses. Prepare to reshape your challenges and amplify your streng...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever witnessed the swift deterioration of a conversation over feedback? This episode is your key to unlocking the vault of emotional intelligence, ensuring that your next constructive critique doesn't just bounce off the walls but actually sticks. Our expert guest peels back the layers of our emotional responses to show us that when we communicate, especially in lead...

Send us Fan Mail Are your conversations with others more battlefields than discussions? Transform the way you engage in dialogue, even when opinions clash, as we explore the finesse of maintaining meaningful conversations amidst disagreement. Our journey into the heart of effective communication reveals the surprising truth behind our self-awareness—or lack thereof—backed by Tasha Eurich's en...

Send us Fan Mail What if you could empower your coaching sessions with a strategic tool that ensures continuity and targeted focus? This episode brings to the table a unique concept we call QUALMS, specifically focusing on the 'L' – the Learning Project. We use the example of coaching 'Lisa', a budding leader struggling with conflict, to illustrate how a learning project can cr...

Send us Fan Mail Unlock the full potential of your sales strategy as we illuminate the transformative power of practice in elevating sales performance. Our latest episode isn't just about hitting quotas; it's about shattering them through a masterful blend of skill, strategy, and customer-centric focus. Hear the tale of a recreational boating company's top seller whose approach was...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered why your emotions seem to have a mind of their own, especially in high-stress situations like the workplace? Join us as we explore the RIRE assessment model—React, Interpret, Articulate, and Reflect—and how flipping this process on its head can revolutionize your approach to feedback and conflict resolution. We dissect the stories we tell ourselves when faced with ch...

Send us Fan Mail As a child, I remember the sting of a coach's critique and the swell of pride with each hard-fought win on the field. Little did I know, those early lessons in teamwork and resilience were shaping the professional I would become. In our latest episode, we explore the intricate web of how youth sports experiences cast a long shadow over our workplace behaviors and attitudes. W...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered why your New Year's resolutions or professional goals never seem to stick? It might be because they're just insubstantial words on a notecard. So, what's the solution? Visualization! Join me, your host, as I chat with the wonderful Julie Annexter, a strategy mapping expert who's going to change the way we think about goals forever. If you're...

Send us Fan Mail Unlock the transformative power of self-coaching with our latest episode, where we explore the structured methods that can revolutionize team dynamics. Prepare to arm yourself with an arsenal of self-coaching strategies, as we delve into a conversation with a Progress Coaching expert, who will guide you through establishing a learning validation system, ensuring that knowledge doe...

Send us Fan Mail Ever struggled with identifying your personal or professional strengths? This episode is a treasure trove of insights, as we unwrap the power of self-awareness through various assessment tools. Join me in a conversation where I lay bare my journey, starting from a candid revelation about my low empathy score. It's a tale of transformation that led to a more empathetic me, and...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever considered the delicate balance of personal goals and job expectations? What if your aspirations for an employee don’t align with their personal ambitions? Our discussion kicks off 2024 by revisiting the essential coaching conversation fundamentals, starting with the teeter-totter metaphor, an equilibrium act of balancing job expectations with an employee's pers...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever tossed and turned at night, wondering how you could turn a disengaged team member into a peak performer? My guest, Tasha Yurick, brings her groundbreaking research into the fray as we dissect the intricate world of team development and leadership coaching. Journey with me, Tim Hagen, as we recount the tale of a receptionist whose career trajectory skyrocketed to top...

Send us Fan Mail Discover the transformative power of coaching within your team and why it might just be the secret weapon for creating a more engaged, positive workforce. Statistics show a staggering number of employees are disengaged at work, so we’re tackling this head-on by introducing a coaching infrastructure that supports both leaders and their teams. With insights from industry experts, we...

Send us Fan Mail What if there existed a fail-proof strategy for effective team leadership, one that harmonizes expectations and goals? Brace yourself as we reveal the secret to success in leadership and coaching in our first podcast episode of the year! This discussion not only sets the tone for the year but also lays down the framework for successful coaching relationships. We dissect the first...

Send us Fan Mail Ever found yourself in the middle of a workplace conversation, blindsided by its depth and emotional weight? Let's face it, a leader's open door often ushers in more than just a quick chat—it's a gateway to mentoring, problem-solving, and opportunity. Join us as we sit down with a seasoned leadership coach who sheds light on the finesse required to navigate these pi...

Send us Fan Mail Ever found yourself reacting in the heat of the moment, only to regret it later? This episode takes a hard look at the importance of self-awareness in leadership, an attribute that can mean the difference between fostering trust or breeding dissent within a team. I share a raw and personal experience that highlights how easily emotions can lead us astray, especially when stakes ar...

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever feel that the Christmas spirit in the workplace is, well, a little too confined to just the festive season? Speaking from personal experience, having my birthday on Christmas Eve has always made me question the authenticity of the season's cheer - when appreciation and thankfulness seem like obligations wrapped in tinsel and bows. This episode is a candid conversa...

Send us Fan Mail What if the key to tipping the scales in favor of a more engaged and positive team is already within your reach? Imagine turning the shocking statistic of only 2.9 out of 10 team members being positively engaged around, and fostering a thriving, productive environment. We're about to take you on a journey exploring the concept of 'Coaching Champions', a revolutionar...

Send us Fan Mail What if the way we've been thinking about coaching in the workplace is all wrong? What if, instead of viewing it as a corrective measure, we saw it as an investment in someone's growth? That's the shift we're exploring today, challenging the common narrative that coaching is about 'fixing' individuals. We're inviting you to think about 'SAFE...

Send us Fan Mail Have you considered the profound impact you, the parent, have on your child's future success in the workplace? Brace yourself as we journey into the fascinating topic of parental coaching and its far-reaching implications. We peel back the layers on the art and science of parenting, examining how self-awareness and self-regulation can mould your child's future behavior....

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how to get leadership buy-in for coaching initiatives? Here’s a secret—it doesn't always have to be about coaching! Join us as we unravel the art of coaching without asking to coach, using a real-life example that demonstrates the significant impact of coaching on concrete business objectives, like boosting sales figures.  In this conversation, we get under the...